Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Complete Guide
For Indian pensioners, submitting the Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) by November 30, 2025, is crucial to ensure uninterrupted pension payments. With digital options like the Jeevan Pramaan Portal, UMANG App, and biometric ATMs, the process is now hassle-free. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is a Life Certificate?
A Life Certificate is proof that a pensioner is alive and eligible to receive benefits. Under the Jeevan Pramaan Scheme, pensioners can submit it online, eliminating the need for in-person bank visits.
Why Submit Before the Deadline?
- Pension suspension risk if not submitted by November 30, 2025.
- Avoid last-minute technical glitches by submitting early.
How to Submit Life Certificate Online (2025)
Method 1: Jeevan Pramaan Portal
- Visit jeevanpramaan.gov.in.
- Click “Pensioner Login” → Enter PPS/Aadhaar Number.
- Verify via Aadhaar OTP or Biometric (fingerprint/iris).
- Fill in bank/mobile details → Download Digital Life Certificate (DLC).
Method 2: UMANG App
- Download UMANG App → Select Jeevan Pramaan → Follow steps.
Method 3: Bank ATMs or Branches
- SBI, PNB, and others allow submission via ATM biometrics or bank visits.
Method 4: Post Office/CSCs
- Visit nearby Post Office or Common Service Centre (CSC) for assisted submission.
How to Check Life Certificate Status?
- Go to jeevanpramaan.gov.in.
- Click “Check Status” → Enter JPID/Aadhaar.
- View approval/rejection status instantly.
Key Reminders for 2025
✔ Deadline: November 30, 2025 (submit early!).
✔ Aadhaar mandatory for online submission.
✔ Biometric issues? Visit a CSC/bank branch for help.
✔ Pension stops if submission is delayed.
